Kimberly Droski
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Diligent leader with proven track record in leading teams to success through effective management and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in coordinating projects and fostering team collaboration, achieving significant milestones. Utilized leadership and communication skills to drive team performance and ensure project completion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Team Lead, Closing Team Lead/General Merchandise Team Lead/Inbound/Logistics Team Lead/Food and Beverage Team Lead
Target
10.2020 - Current
- Problem-solve and prioritize workload to achieve business results and sales goals while driving a great guest experience
- Establish clear goals and expectations while holding the team accountable by partnering with the leadership team to share performance feedback
- Always create and lead a safety culture in the store
- Streamlined the stockroom to make the space clean, organized, and efficient
- Partner with vendors and merchandisers to validate that the sales floor is stocked, and the product is rotated
- Find and solve efficiency gaps with the inbound process to improve the trailer unloading process effectively and efficiently
- Receive vendors and verify accurate counts of products coming into the store
- Follow proper ESIM processes
- Improved backroom visibility and accuracy
- Increased sales by 2.5%
Event Supervisor
Breese Stevens Field
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Run events on the Rooftop, Suites, and Forward Club/Ensure riders follow the bands' specifications
- Banquet set up and breakdown of all events
- Maintain guest satisfaction by checking in during the dining process
- Ensure food and presentation are up to company standards
- Ensure staff is staying on task and maintaining the buffet lines
- Training new staff on standards and procedures, as well as follow-ups to validate information, is understood
- Troubleshoot any problems as they arise
Head Bartender
The Verona Woods
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Train new staff on pour counts, menu items, and procedures
- Create new drink menus seasonally
- Maintain bar cleanliness, handle all cash and credit transactions
Bartender
8th Street Grill
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Train new staff and follow up to validate their understanding of the processes
- Prepare beverages to specifications
- Take orders, ensure guest satisfaction, and handle all money transactions
Supervisor, Bartender, and Server
Vics Restaurant
05.2005 - 01.2018
- Close the restaurant, fill out an Excel file with sales data, count all daily monies, and inventory front of the house, including bar supplies, liquor, beer, and soda
- Train new staff on company protocols, menu items, and standards
- Prepare drinks to recipe and make connections to build a regular clientele
Front of House Manager
La Casita
09.2011 - 07.2013
- New restaurant opening, hire and train all staff
- Inventory monthly, order food/liquor weekly, scheduling writing for hosts, bussers, servers, and bartenders
- Receive and put away all orders while following FIFO standards
- Educate all staff on menus and company policy changes
- Drive sales through specials and guest satisfaction
Education
BSBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Colorado Technical University
06.2024
AAS - Exercise Science
Minnesota School of Business
Plymouth, Minnesota07.2007
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Electric pallet jack, Stacker, Wave experiance
Awards
- Dean's list
- Graduated magna cum laude
Certification
Food safety certification
Electric pallet jack and wave certified
Timeline
Food and Beverage Team Lead, Closing Team Lead/General Merchandise Team Lead/Inbound/Logistics Team Lead/Food and Beverage Team Lead
Target
10.2020 - Current
Event Supervisor
Breese Stevens Field
04.2019 - 03.2020
Head Bartender
The Verona Woods
03.2018 - 04.2019
Bartender
8th Street Grill
05.2015 - 03.2018
Front of House Manager
La Casita
09.2011 - 07.2013
Supervisor, Bartender, and Server
Vics Restaurant
05.2005 - 01.2018
AAS - Exercise Science
Minnesota School of Business
BSBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Colorado Technical University
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